Lumbar puncture (Spinal tap)
Description
A medical procedure in which a needle is put into the lower part of the spinal column to collect cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), administer anesthesia, or to give anticancer drugs into the subarachnoid space.
Cost
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Common Complications
Infection, bleeding, and nerve injury are rare complications. The most common problem is leaking of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) causing a spinal headache (postural headache). The pain of a spinal headache decreases with laying flat and increases with standing up.
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